Favorite Bourbon Opinions

[ShortMountain91]

Had the chance to grab a bottle of Blanton's yesterday for $70. But I still got about 1/3 of my current bottle left. It's amazing bourbon but I like to play in the $30 ish price range and would really only splurge if I was out of any high end stuff

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[Yarak]

Clyde Mays is my GoTo Bourbon every time $40-$45

 

[msw08d]

Nothing like woodford!!

 

[BigBird69]

Had the chance to grab a bottle of Blanton's yesterday for $70. But I still got about 1/3 of my current bottle left. It's amazing bourbon but I like to play in the $30 ish price range and would really only splurge if I was out of any high end stuff

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I would have bought that in a heartbeat! I can never find Blanton's on the shelf for less than $200. The last liquor store that had it wanted $300. Nuts.

 

[Chordeiles]

Picked up a bottle of Larceny this week. Pretty good, for a wheated bourbon.

 

[nubrun]

I would have bought that in a heartbeat! I can never find Blanton's on the shelf for less than $200. The last liquor store that had it wanted $300. Nuts.

Really? I don’t see it on the shelf every time, but it usually runs $70 when I buy it.

 

[Quackhead]

I’ve been on a Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage kick lately - voyages 15 and 19 are wheated and pretty good. I just stumbled upon IW Harper 15 yr and I’m very impressed.
if you’re into Rye’s, I just got some Basil Hayden 10 yr rye and like it

I’ve got a fairly good supply of Blanton’s, and when I find it, it’s $65-70. I would never pay over that and there is so much better out there for $75.00 and over

 

[Ratbeetle]

I believe I'll crack this one open tonight.

 

[BigBird69]

Really? I don’t see it on the shelf every time, but it usually runs $70 when I buy it.

Yeah I'm not kidding unfortunately. On the bright side it forces me to try other bourbons.

 

[FishDiveHunt]

Pappy Van Winkle A Sleep in the Woods

 

[Gobbler36]

Man I love the woodford double oaked

 

[ShortMountain91]

Man I love the woodford double oaked

Agreed, had a pour last night

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[Tag_Soup]

I’m up at the my uncles cabin for the weekend doing some chores. He pulled out a bottle of Blanton’s this evening for a sample. Hands down my favorite bourbon I’ve ever tasted! So incredibly smooth, with very enjoyable notes.

So, is there a bourbon your feel is similar or better than Blanton’s? I know it’s a subjective question, but to the more experienced bourbon drinkers, is there a bourbon with similar flavor profile and smoothness?

IMHO anything "better" than blantons will be $$$ or very difficult to get. For me it is where price, quality, and availability meet on the curve...although availability is decreasing rapidly. If you can find it Stagg Jr. is a little better in my opinion. Closest in the value category is probably Eagle Rare to my pallet.

 

[durangobrad]

Blanton's is good but I think there's plenty of other good-great whiskey for similar price and way easier to get. I won't hunt it down and I won't pay more than retail for it.

Haven't seen Evan Williams bottled in bond mentioned, maybe I missed it. That's a great bang for your buck. Good for mixing an old fashioned or mint julep as the proof holds up to being watered down, but I also don't mind sipping it.

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[Ridge Runner]

This thread has encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and experiment a bit. My stand by's have been Bulliet and Eagle rare. Picked up a bottle of Angel Envy and found it outstanding along with a bottle of Four Roses small batch that I liked but not as well. First time I had seen Angel Envy at my local liquor store, hoping they have some more because my bottle died this past weekend.

 

[Scoony]

Blanton's is good but I think there's plenty of other good-great whiskey for similar price and way easier to get. I won't hunt it down and I won't pay more than retail for it.

Haven't seen Evan Williams bottled in bond mentioned, maybe I missed it. That's a great bang for your buck. Good for mixing an old fashioned or mint julep as the proof holds up to being watered down, but I also don't mind sipping it.

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Evan Williams Bottled in Bond is very good and low cost. I keep a bottle or 2 at all times. Another favorite is Heaven Hill 6 year Green Label. Only available here in KY. They are discontinuing it, so I have to stock up on it at $12 a bottle.

 

[Bobbyboe]

Blanton's is good but I think there's plenty of other good-great whiskey for similar price and way easier to get. I won't hunt it down and I won't pay more than retail for it.
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What are some that you consider great at that price? Anything you like better?

Cracked a WB Saffell this evening. Really good, but above the price point of Blanton’s. It runs $50 for 375ml in my area. Also have a Blood Oath sitting in the basement hiding from the wife.

I know all bourbons have different qualities, but haven’t tasted one yet as smooth at Blanton’s. Dangerously easy to drink.

 

[nubrun]

What are some that you consider great at that price? Anything you like better?

Cracked a WB Saffell this evening. Really good, but above the price point of Blanton’s. It runs $50 for 375ml in my area. Also have a Blood Oath sitting in the basement hiding from the wife.

I know all bourbons have different qualities, but haven’t tasted one yet as smooth at Blanton’s. Dangerously easy to drink.

I just had an E.H. Taylor SIngle Barrel this weekend. It was surprisingly smooth and good drinking. I also tried the Michters bourbon and it was exceptional. Definitely oakier than the EH Taylor though.

 

[Krustyroo]

BSB 103.

 

[durangobrad]

BSB 103.

"flavored whiskey" no thanks.

I want my flavors to come from the mash and the barrel, nothing else.

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